Seattle II First Flight

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Seattle II, the replica Douglas World Cruiser, made its first flight today. Just a minor hop down the runway due to IFR conditions at Boeing Field.

Seattle II is a full-scale replica of the first airplanes to fly around the world. It's powered by a Liberty V-12 engine, the same as the originals. The intent is to duplicate the 1924 Army flight.

Video was taken of the flight and should be available online soon.

http://www.seattleworldcruiser.org/home

Ron Wanttaja

 

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